Senior Life Skills Coach

North Jersey Friendship House•Paramus, NJ

2d•$21•Onsite

About The Position

Support individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental disabilities in development of skills needed for greater independent functioning and community integration.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field preferred or working towards a degree
Minimum one (1) year experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Three (3) years of experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders or other developmental disabilities may be substituted for Bachelor's degree
Registered Behavior Technician preferred
Valid driver's license with clean record.
Minimum 21 years of age

Responsibilities

Prepare for and lead meaningful groups to facilitate members personal, social, vocational and independent growth
Assist members with following their daily activity schedule
Develop and maintain relationships with community organizations, programs, businesses and employers to ensure ongoing connections for community inclusion and learning opportunities
Work with Program Manager re: planning recreational and activities of daily living outings
Drive up to a 15 passenger van to and from community activities as needed
Supervise members on community activities and ensure their safety.
Attend and participate in supervision sessions with Program Manager or Director of Day and Community Services
Document program member's progress towards ISP goals and objectives according to DDD and Medicaid guidelines .
Work with Program Manager on review of members' progress and recommendations for new goals and objectives.
Keep all program members records and medications in a secure cabinet.
Work with supervisory team on program development .
Notify Program Manager immediately if there is any kind of incident i.e. injury, seizure, behavioral, accident and document according to agency policy and procedures .
Work with Program Manager re garding oversite of program schedule and documentation assignments.
Work with program staff on curriculum planning and community trip assignments .
Develop and oversee transportation and bus duty assignments .
Ensure that the sign in/sign out sheets and the community trip forms are completed properly daily .
When Program Manager is not present, act as covering manager
Work with Program Manager to complete clients annual updates
Assist Program Manager with evaluations of program staff .
Work with Program Manager on EHR corrections as needed .
Other duties as assigned by Program Manager , Director of Day and Community Services or the Executive Director of Day and Community Services.